Precise and Versatile Cooking with KitchenAid
The KitchenAid KCES556HSS 36-inch radiant electric cooktop combines power, precision, and versatility for everyday cooking. Featuring five radiant elements, it provides a variety of cooking zones for different sizes of pots and pans, making it easy to go from high-heat cooking to gentle simmering.
Its 12, 9, and 6-inch triple element accommodates different cookware sizes, while Even-Heat™ technology provides precise heat control for preparations that require gentle, even cooking. Its smooth ceramic glass surface and metal controls create a refined look that complements a contemporary kitchen.
Five Radiant Elements for Maximum Versatility
Enjoy five cooking zones that let you prepare multiple dishes at once. The 12-, 9-, and 6-inch triple element delivers up to 3,000 W and lets you select the heating zone that best matches the size of your pot or pan.
The 10 and 6-inch dual element, with a maximum output of 3,200 W, provides additional flexibility for cooking tasks that require high heat. The remaining elements let you prepare side dishes, sauces, and other components of a meal at the same time.
Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ Technology for Controlled Cooking
The 10-inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ element is designed to provide versatility for both high-temperature cooking techniques and preparations that require gentler heat.
Even-Heat™ technology maintains a consistent power supply and offers different simmer settings for better heat control. This makes it easier to prepare sauces, simmer dishes, or maintain gentle heat with greater precision.
Melt Function for Delicate Preparations
The 6-inch Even-Heat™ element includes a dedicated melt setting designed to provide the low temperatures required for delicate preparations.
This function lets you gently melt chocolate or butter without burning while providing controlled, even heat for recipes that require lower temperatures.
Metal Controls for Precise Adjustment
Inspired by professional cooking appliances, the metal control knobs make it easy to adjust the temperature of each element. Their progressive settings provide greater flexibility for adapting the heat level throughout different stages of a recipe.
Located at the front of the cooktop, the controls are easy to access and complement the appliance’s streamlined design.
Smooth, Easy-to-Clean Surface
The smooth ceramic glass cooking surface makes cleanup easier after meal preparation. Hot-surface indicators let you know when a cooking zone remains hot even after the element has been turned off, helping you avoid accidental contact with a hot surface.
The control lock function also helps prevent unintended operation and makes it easier to clean the control area when the cooktop is not in use.
Key Features
- 36-inch radiant electric cooktop
- Five radiant elements for preparing multiple dishes at once
- Smooth ceramic glass cooking surface
- 12, 9, and 6-inch triple element with a maximum output of 3,000 W
- 10 and 6-inch dual element with a maximum output of 3,200 W
- 10-inch Even-Heat™ Ultra Power™ element with simmer settings
- Even-Heat™ technology maintains consistent power
- 6-inch Even-Heat™ element with melt setting for delicate preparations
- Front-mounted metal control knobs
- Progressive settings for precise heat control
- Hot-surface indicators
- Control lock function
- Built-in countertop installation
- Element Configuration and Power
- Left front: 6-inch Even-Heat™ element – 1,300 W
- Left rear: 12/9/6-inch triple element – 3,000/2,200/1,100 W
- Centre rear: 8-inch element – 1,800 W
- Right front: 10/6-inch dual element – maximum output of 3,200 W
- Right rear: 6-inch single element – 1,200 W
Technical Specifications
- Model: KCES556HSS
- Appliance type: built-in electric cooktop
- Nominal width: 36 in.
- Cooking type: radiant electric
- Number of elements: 5
- Control type: metal rotary knobs
- Control location: front
- Electrical supply: 240 V / 60 Hz
- Compatible with 208 V electrical supply
- Amperage: 40 A
- Width: 36 5/16 in.
- Depth: 21 3/4 in.
- Height: 5 1/4 in.
- Cutout width: 34 9/16 in.
- Cutout depth: 20 3/8 in. to 20 9/16 in.
- Net weight: 51 lb (23.1 kg)
- Power cord not included
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